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Café Helios is known for their high-  David’s Dumpling & Noodle Bar Th e votes have been counted quality caffeinated beverages of all kinds  Peace China (Seaboard Station) and our readers have spoken in the First Annual Best of Downtowner Awards. We and their creative menu selections made were overwhelmed with the thousands of responses, and all we can say is we’re with fresh seasonal ingredients. Best Dessert Morning Times thankful for SurveyMonkey.com or else we’d have been counting votes for days.   Hayes Barton Café & Dessertery  Third Place Coffee House Th ere were lots of regulars we knew would win, but there were also some surprises in www.hayesbartoncafe.com | 919.856.8551 | with wonderful lunch, the results as businesses and people rallied their friends and customers to vote through Champion of local ingredients dinner and dessert menus, the only emails, tweets and Facebook posts. It’s all part of the voting process, so congratulations  Market Restaurant diffi culty here might be choosing which to everyone who spent time promoting their biz. It all pays off in the end. www.eatatMarket.com | 919.754.0900 dessert to have after your meal. with a menu created using all-natural,  18 Seaboard Read through the list of winners and make plans to check out new places that unprocessed local ingredients, Market  Cupcake Shoppe you haven’t been to before. Discover a new restaurant, have a drink with friends at supports local farmers while serving up a hidden bar you didn’t know about, spend a weekend shopping for something new, delicious original dishes. Best Dog-Friendly Patio Zely & Ritz or make notes for businesses you’d like to use for a service you might need soon.   Raleigh Times Bar  Poole’s Diner Congratulations again to all of the Best of Downtowner Award winners! 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If raleigh to satisfy cravings for a really Best Chinese a comprehensive Mexican and tex-Mex there’s no information for a ﬁ rst good burger, made with your choice of  Five Star menu full of satisfying and tasty meals and sides that will have you coming place winner, look back through the toppings. www.heatseekershrimp.com | 919.833.3311 | Five star offers all your back for more. list towards the beginning since we  Raleigh Times Bar  Char-Grill favorite traditional Chinese dishes and  Cantina 18 only list it once.  Porter’s >>> Restaurants Best BBQ  Clyde Cooper’s BBQ www.clydecooperbbq.com | 919.832.7614 | winning by a landslide, Cooper’s serves up real nC barbeque including all your favorites, from pulled pork to ribs, at prices that won’t hurt when you pony up to the register.  The Pit

Best Breakfast  Big Ed’s 919.836.9909 | Craving giant pancakes or chicken ‘n’ dumplings, made just like grandma’s? Big ed’s is the place for a fi lling, delicious breakfast served in a friendly, family atmosphere.  Diner  Mecca

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Best Pizza Best Steak  Mellow Mushroom  Second Empire Restaurant www mellowmushroom.com |  The Mint Restaurant 919.832.3499 | From those with classic  Hayes Barton Grill toppings to make-your-own, Mellow Mushroom offers the best pizza in Best Sushi raleigh. Fans especially praise their  Sono delicious pizza crust. www.sonoraleigh.com | 919.521.5328  Lilly’s Pizza a sleek and sophisticated addition to Favorite limousine, Car or www.glenwoodagency.com | O2, Best Place to  TIE: Bada Bing / Moonlight Pizza downtown that offers some of the most Taxi Service 919.828.0077 | Personalized, experi- Work Out innovative Japanese cuisine in raleigh. White Horse enced service geared to the downtown Sushi-O  Best Place for a Business lunch  www.ridewhitehorse.com | dweller. Sushi Blues  Sitti  919.782.5893 | owned and operated  Rtown Living www sitti-raleigh.com | 919.239.4070 by local drivers, white Horse provides  Golden Oak Real Estate Services authentic lebanese cuisine in downtown Best Vegetarian Menu a dependable, upscale, and worry-free raleigh, honoring the traditions of their  Irregardless Café way to travel the triangle. Favorite Tattoo Parlor ancestors and welcoming guests with www.irregardless.com | 919.833.8898 All-Points Personal Transportation   Phoenix Tattoo delicious food and endless hospitality. a fi nalist for the north american sus-  Cardinal Cab Company  18 Seaboard www.phoenixtattoostudio.com | tainable enterprise awards and serving 919.834.8055 | talented, experienced  Buku the community since 1975. Favorite local Pharmacy artists skillfully creating wearable art. The Remedy Diner  Hayes Barton Warlocks Market Restaurant   Best Place for a Romantic Dinner  www.hayesbartonpharmacy.com |  Blue Flame  Second Empire Restaurant 919.832.4641 | serving local raleigh www second-empire.com | Friendliest Staff families for more than 75 years from its Favorite Veterinary Ofﬁ ce 919.829.3663 | located in the spec- historic location in Five Points. Here  Flying Saucer Care First Animal Hospital (Oberlin tacular Dodd-Hinsdale house built in www.beerknurd.com/stores/raleigh | they make it a priority to stay on top of  Animal Hospital) 1879, this historic landmark is home to the latest news and trends to ensure the 919.821.7401 | serving good beer to www.carefi rstanimalhospital.com | raleigh’s only aaa Four Diamond res- best prescription healthcare available. good people since 1995. 919.832.3107 | Providing outstanding taurant and a consistent wine spectator Person Street Pharmacy  TIE: The Borough / Brewmaster’s  veterinary medicine and top-notch care award winner. Hamlin Drug Co. Bar & Grill / Clyde Cooper’s BBQ  to your “best friends”  The Mint Restaurant  Sitti >>>  Buku

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PieBird by Brian Adornetto, Food Editor

“pie bird” is a chimney-like gadget time Oakwood residents and pie lovers, hatched A(usually made of ceramic) that their plan when Duncan began selling her home- allows steam to escape from a pie while made pies to family, friends and neighbors aft er it bakes. Th is venting process prevents losing her job. As demand grew, she and her hus- boil over and inhibits the crust from getting soggy band began looking for a storefront. In the mean- and sinking into the fi lling. Th is baker’s tool, which time, Duncan teamed up with Bahl, who was also predates the Victorian Era, has traditionally been looking for an opportunity to provide a gathering made in the shape of a bird. But most people are place for the neighborhood. more familiar with PieBird as a recently-opened To run their kitchen, the pair hired Kristine Ash- fl edgling café specializing in all natural savory and wood. Coming from a family of bakers, Ashwood sweet pies made with fresh, high quality, locally pro- has also worked at Fearrington Village, Whole duced ingredients. Foods and the Hilltop Café. At PieBird, she makes Located in the former Con- all of the petit hand pies (as well ti’s Market space (we sure miss as full-sized ones) from scratch. his thin-sliced prosciutto), Pie- In addition to pies, the concise Bird is the creation of Sheilagh menu also off ers a few appetiz- Sabol Duncan and her neighbor, ers (at dinner time), soup and Krishna Bahl. Th e duo, long- salads.

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8 Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 Th e Chopped Salad ($7) was com- heavy on the coconut — this was prised of bite-sized pieces of cucum- the ideal pie. If you’re looking for bers, tomato, red onion, celery, and a cup of joe to wash down your PieBird avocado tossed with mixed greens, dessert or give you that extra push 618 n. Person st., raleigh 919.508.7612 | www.piebirdraleigh.com blue cheese crumbles and PieBird’s to fi nish your day, PieBird’s inter- ——— House Vinaigrette. Th e petite Hand esting house coff ee blend is made $ $ $ $ Pies (available during lunch hours) just for them by the local favorite are $3 each, $5.50 with one side and Counter Culture and served in tuesday–saturday: 11am to 10pm Cuisine: inventive pies, sweet and savory $7.50 for two hand pies with one side. Complimenting the your own personal French press. Meals: lunch, dinner ambiance: retro café chicken in the Curried Chicken Hand Pie‘s fi lling were sweet If you had ever been to Conti’s and now walk into PieBird, Dress: Come as you are potatoes and peas in a very light curry sauce. Th e side of you’d never think it was the same place. Greens, oranges, noise level: gets loud Features: Vegetarian and lo-carb options, counter Lentil Salad with scallions also featured the House Vinai- blues, cartoon birds, and fl owers abound. Th ink Scooby dining, small lounge area, sidewalk seating, grette. Th e Spinach and Feta Pie had a lemony spanikopita- Doo’s Mystery Machine van meets the Partridge Family’s bus. catering, kid-friendly, take out, credit cards accepted style fi lling and was shaped like an open faced tart. It was On the left hand wall, there is a long banquette tightly packed alcohol: Full bar fi nished with a Dill Crème Fraiche. Th e Soup of the Day with tables (don’t expect to have a private conversation about wireless: Yes Parking: street when we went was a thick, brightly colored Yellow Split Pea. your crazy Aunt Jill’s antics) and art deco chairs. To the right Downtowner tips: get there early as they’ve been Th e empanada-shaped Black Bean and Green Chile pie was is a grey counter topped bar, at the end of which is a fl oor to running out of food towards the end of lunch and dinner! topped with a plain Mexican style slaw and served with a ceiling chalkboard announcing the day’s menu (soup, side, a side of Curry Roasted Caulifl ower with carrots. Th is chunky hand pie, and the desserts all change daily). salad was seasoned with brown butter and thyme. PieBird is a neighborhood café owned by neighborhood If you eat one pie and one side, you’ll have plenty of room people. Its unique menu serves homemade pies made with to try one of the frequently changing dessert pies ($5.50 per fresh, local ingredients and fi lls a gaping hole in the Oak- slice, $6.50 ala mode with ice cream from wood and Mordecai sections of Raleigh. Lumpy’s). Th e Chocolate Cream Pie featured a chocolate wafer crust and a seriously deep Brian is a culinary instructor, food writer and personal chef. His business, Love at First Bite, chocolate mousse. Th e Blueberry Pie, gar- specializes in private cooking classes and inti- nished with Mango Sauce, had a tart jam-like mate dinners. For more information, please visit fi lling. Th e Coconut Cream Pie, however, Brian at www.loveatﬁ rstbite.net. Brian can be was the show stopper. Not too sweet, not too reached at [email protected]. spring PoPs $4 $2 margaritas tecates Tues $3 $5 spe xxDRAFT tequ las WEDS $4 $5cials Sangria gl/wine thurs specials Blues in the Night & 3.50 Small Your Symphony welcomes blues masters Corey Harris, Phil Wiggins Plates and many other special guests for a journey through the history of a distinctly American sound. 5-7 Fri/saT, May 6-7, 8pM tues- fri Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center one for the Performing Arts, Raleigh long TickeTs: $30-$45 / seNiors $30 / sTudeNTs $10 PoPs series Presented by hora Historic Depot Building 327 W. Davie St. www.ncsymphony.org 919.733.2750 919.755.0556 www.ticketmaster.com 800.745.3000 feliz www.jibarra.net

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Buy Fresh, Buy Local! by Chris Moutos

Downtown Raleigh Farmers Market be free “garden party” mini-cupcakes supplied by by the weekend and wanted the ability to shop for Beginning on April 27 and continuing every market vendor Sweet T (while supplies last) and the local fresh produce and dairy products on a daily Wednesday between 10am and 2pm, the City Plaza Wake County Library will provide farming and gar- basis.” will become more appetizing: yes, the 2011 Down- dening reading lists and resources. Free re-usable NOFO has always focused on living local, which town Raleigh Farmers Market season is upon us. shopping bags will be provided by presenting spon- is evident when you walk through and see the depart- sor Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC. ments dedicated to locally made or produced items to Hallie Mittleman, Director of Sustainability and eat, drink, wear, listen to or read. Now at NOFO, you’ll Planning with the DRA, is excited about this season, fi nd Certifi ed Naturally Grown products in the Food saying, “We have several new vendors this year for a & Farmer’s Market on a daily basis: fresh produce total of about 30, with about 20 to 25 at the Market and fl owers, fresh cow and goat cheeses, fresh breads each week.” Hallie adds, “Th is market is a little dif- (including gluten-free), milks, butter, meats, eggs, ferent in that the farmers work on a small scale and honey, fl ours, coff ees and a variety of desserts. Th ere are new businesses who experiment with new tech- are various membership and market plans available niques and products. One awesome aspect is that the as well for those who want to use various products on farmers harvest the morning of the market since we a frequent basis, such as milk or produce. don’t start until 10am. Last year averaged about 2,000 On the third Saturday of each month, Th e Com- people each week. About two-thirds are downtown munity Fair @ Five Points will be held from 10am to workers, one-quarter come for market and the rest 2pm in the lower parking lot of NOFO. Th ere will happen to stumble across by chance or are tourists.” be various tents featuring food, local garden prod- Many people, especially downtown workers, ucts, fl ea sales and other community-based projects. might wonder what to do with the fresh produce In addition, there will be tents dedicated to guest since they have to go back to work. As Hallie says, farmers, food artisans, arts and craft s, jewelers, and “One of the biggest challenges is getting people to others. Most interestingly will be the the LemonAID plan on using their workplace fridges for those items Stand which is meant to encourage young entrepre- that need refrigeration.” neurs to participate and give back in the commu- A new feature for this year’s Farmers Market is nity. Th e space is sponsored by NOFO for children the “Veggie Valet” service. As you’re shopping, you to raise money for charitable causes. can leave your items at the customer service kiosk. Learn more about NOFO on their website www.nofo. When you’re ready to leave, simply pick them up. com or give them a call, .2.2. And if you’re driving, you can drive right to the kiosk on Fayetteville Street. The State Farmers Market New to the Market this year are local pasta, beef, Th e North Carolina State Farmers Market is just 2.2 cheese, and seafood vendors. Th e Market is open miles from downtown south on Lake Wheeler Road. through October 26. Th is means that you can get a With over 30,000 square feet of outdoor vendor variety of fresh seasonal products all summer and space, you can fi nd everything from fresh vegeta- right into fall. bles and fruits, plants, fl owers, and more. Th ere’s For a detailed vendor list and other information also another 15,000 square feet of indoor space with about the Downtown Farmers Market, visit their meats, cheeses, craft s, bakery items, custom picture website at www.raleigheatlocal.com. framing, a market grill, and NC wines. Included inside is a wide variety of specialty shops off ering Food & Farmers Market at NOFO old-fashioned candies, NC gift s, soaps, and lotions. Th e folks at NOFO are all about community. Owner Th e State Farmers Market is located at 1201 Agricul- Jean Martin has always strived for neighborhood ture Street and is open Monday–Saturday 5am to On the 27th, the market launches with a spring interaction and outreach. Following last year’s Five 6pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm. fl ing featuring bluegrass music, already-made Point Farmer’s Market, NOFO conducted a survey Check out their website for a calendar of seasonal fruit lunches with locally sourced ingredients and plein air of the patrons and community to fi nd out people’s and vegetable oﬀ erings, a calendar of special events, and art from local artists Wendy Musser, John Gaitenby, opinions about the Market. Jean tells us, “It was clear even a list of market prices: www.ncagr.gov/markets/ Paul Friedrich and Mike Hoyt. In addition, there’ll that people wanted their fresh products in the house facilities/markets/raleigh or call ...

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ashion is going to the dogs, lit- located downtown in Seaboard Station, is a meld- erally. Raleigh’s chapter of Th e ing of styles, textures and colors from countless Coalition to Unchain Dogs is emerging designers. Scout and Molly’s is always Fhosting their second annual fashion a crowd pleaser with their trendy style and pen- show on May 21 at Artspace. Th e event, Fashion chant for names; be on the lookout for a defi nitive Unchained, pairs fashionistas and dog lovers alike. summer look from them. Adore is a consignment Th e Coalition was founded nearly four years ago in Durham boutique that caters to high-end designers. Cat Banjo in Cameron to help spread the word that dogs shouldn’t be chained up. With Village will supply the accessories for the evening’s soiree. Expect steady and momentous growth, the Raleigh chapter was formed the unexpected from Cat Banjo. Atomic Salon will be doing the ‘dos two years ago. Th e nonprofi t is committed to creating better envi- that night. ronments for dogs and educating their owners. Based on volunteer Tickets are available at www.unchaindogs.net/fashion2011.shtml eff orts, they spend their weekends going to neighborhoods where Born and raised in Los Angeles, Christina has recently re-located to there are no fences and building them for dogs so they can run Raleigh. She is currently working on her own fashion site which will host free. Th e only thing the owner has to do is agree to have the dog distinctive designers from all over the globe. spayed or neutered. Th e Coalition provides free spay/neutering services, and they’ll even drive the dog to and from the appointment if necessary. Once that has occurred, they build a fence. Volunteers come back twice a year to check on the pooch, supply tarps and houses for shade and bring collars, leashes and harnesses. Th ey also educate owners, families and whole communities on how to better care for the pet such as explaining why vaccinations and meds are important and other ways to elevate the standard of dog care. Th eir outreach is non-judgmental and completely devoted to relationship building; in fact most of their recipients come to them through referrals. So far, they have helped over 800 dogs. Hailey Queen, Raleigh’s chapter head,for provides details Fashion on the runway event: It will be held at Artspace, an ultra chic venue that will be the perfect complement for local celebrities from the news, radio and animal communities to strut their stuff . Of course the evening would not be complete without food and a bar — there will be at least fi ve local restaurants catering the event. Hailey also confi rms that there will be a fabulous silent auction with all proceeds, including tickets, benefi ting the organization. On hand to jazz it up will be a DJ and a local pianist showing off their musical artistry. But what about the goods? Th e 30-45 minute show will feature boutiques Galatea, Scout and Molly’s and Adore. Galatea boutique,

Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 13 Where’s it @t? Do you know where this photo was taken? Th en send us an email to [email protected] with the subject “Where’s it @t” by the 15th of next month and you might win a Downtowner T-shirt. We’ll select a random winner from the correct answers. (Correct answers can be the spot where the photo was taken FROM or the SUBJECT of the photo. It’s just for fun, so we’re not picky). Don’t worry, we have new T-shirt designs coming soon you can order in case you don’t win. Th ey’re $15 and $7.50 of each shirt going to local charities. Cool shirts for a good cause. What could be better?

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14 Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 Uncorked Winespeak: Modern Vs. Traditional by Jeff Bramwell

ne of the most common obstacles on perceived as lacking freshness) when compared to a wine Othe journey to better understanding made from grapes harvested a couple of weeks earlier. Th e and enjoying wine is simply learning how result is a wine with big, opulent fl avors and a smooth, to talk about it. A lot of terms and phrases soft texture. Th e drawback to this style of winemaking is are used to help describe the particular that once that exuberant fruit starts to fade, the wine may qualities of a wine such as “body,” “mouth feel” and “bal- not have a whole lot else to off er. As such, wines made ance,” among many others. But if you don’t understand in this style should typically be consumed within the fi rst how those terms relate to wine then they’re of no real help. few years aft er release. Traditionally styled wines may not So I’m introducing “Winespeak” in show quite as much personality an eff ort to shed some light on a few early in their life, but they are more of the more frequently used terms likely to develop complex aromas that can tell you a lot about the wine and fl avors with some age. that you’re considering buying. I’ll Th e oak aging a wine receives cover a new topic from time to time, can also push it towards one style and in my inaugural installment I’ll or another, with modernists tending explain the concept of “modern” vs. towards a more overt wood infl u- “traditional” winemaking. ence. In Piedmont, Italy, for exam- Th is topic used to orbit pretty ple, fi ercely tannic, intensely struc- closely to the discussion of old tured wines were oft en left in casks world- vs. new world-style wines, that were so big and so old that they where warmer climates such as those didn’t contribute any fl avor to the in California, Australia and South wine. Th ese wines typically needed America resulted in more fruit- decades in bottle to mature and forward wines as compared to their soft en. Today, while some tradition- earthier, understated European counterparts. But now, alists are sticking to their guns, a growing number of vint- with a change in how grapes are grown and the fl exibility ners are embracing a modern winemaking style that pro- provided by modern winemaking equipment, there is far duces soft er tannins. Th ese wines are then aged in small, more ability to craft wines in a range of styles, wherever new oak barrels that help to smooth out the rough edges of those grapes may be grown. From France’s Bordeaux and the wine and make it more approachable in its youth. Burgundy to Italy’s Piedmont and Tuscany, winemakers in Of course there are always exceptions when general- classic winegrowing regions are challenging the centuries- izing about wine. Some regions that have a history of old traditions established by previous generations. signifi cant oak aging, such as Rioja in Spain, are moving Depending on the wine region in question, the termi- towards less oak infl uence. And in California, more and nology can take on a slightly diff erent meaning, but gen- more Chardonnay producers are moving towards mini- erally speaking, wines made in a modern style are more mal or no oak aging as the popularity of big, buttery wines fruit-driven than other wines from the same region. To continues to fade. achieve this, modernist winegrowers let grapes hang on Only a moderate percentage of all producers are fi rmly the vine deeper into the growing season than their tra- in one camp or the other, but you can easily fi nd qualities ditionalist peers. During this extended hang time, acid- of modern or traditional winemaking in a vast number ity drops, sugar content rises and grape skins become of wines from around the world. As with everything thinner. Th is last point is particularly important in red about wine, it’s all a matter of preference. Come see me wines, as there is a direct correlation between the thick- at Th e Raleigh Wine Shop — opening soon on Glenwood ness of the skins and the amount of tannin that may be South — and I’ll be happy to show you a few of my favor- imparted into the wine during fermentation. Tannin is the ites in each style so you can decide for yourself. mouth-drying, astringent quality in a wine that provides Jeff Bramwell began working in the wine industry in Atlanta, structure for long-term aging and also serves to balance and has worked in both wine distribution and retail since the perceived fruitiness of a wine. No matter the color, a moving to Raleigh in 26. He is a co-owner of Th e Raleigh wine made from grapes that have been allowed to achieve Wine Shop (along with fellow wine industry veterans Seth Hoff man and Ryan Fulkerson), located at 26 Glenwood Ave, greater levels of ripeness will tend to have higher alcohol, across Jones St. from  West. Jeff can be reached for comment sweeter-tasting fruit and soft er acidity (which may be at Jeff@Th eRaleighWineShop.com.

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Band Together (BT) volunteers Tim, Shannon and BT event co-chair Carol Wagoner Anthony “Mic Savvy” Parham and Henry & Heath, co-owners of The Globe Regina with local poster boy Antoine and BT President Danny Rosin Southland Ballroom owner Scotty Brownell Restaurant (one of G’wood South’s finest) aroundtownaroundtownaroundtown

Below: Photos from the 2011 Give & Take Children’s Camp Fundraiser at Artspace [www. artspacenc.org] Photos by Nancy Thomas, Sean Kernick and Crash Gregg

16 RALEIGH DOWNTOWNER magazine | downtown raleigh’s premier monthly | Volume 7, issue 4 Photos from the Fourth Annual Appetite 4 Art benefit for the Boys & Girls Clubs held at Marbles Kids Museum Photos by Jed Gammon Photography [www.jedgammon.com] and Crash Gregg

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Below: Photos from the new Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) Sneak Peek Party on April 2nd Event and photos by Anne-Cabell Baum Anderson of the Glenwood Agency

RALEIGH DOWNTOWNER magazine | downtown raleigh’s premier monthly | Volume 7, issue 4 17 A Taste of New York on Four Wheels by Mike Polizzi

teve Valentino, a native New Yorker, relocated to there shortly aft er their wedding in April 2009. to decline his proposal because according to regula- SNorth Carolina in 2009 with his lovely wife, a Christina was fortunate enough to have her job tions, in order for him to serve his own specialties, heart full of passion and a fi st full of meatballs. transferred to North Carolina. Steve, on the other Steve would have to acquire an enclosed kitchen. Inspired by his Italiano papa, Steve delivers an hand, wasn’t so lucky. He had lost his job in the Unbeknownst to the growth of the food truck authentic fl avor that Southerners have never expe- midst of the recession and was stranded and unem- industry, Steve was on the hunt for four wheels and rienced before from the Steve-O Hero — his signa- ployed, along with the millions of other Americans. an engine. And, in February 2010 he found it — a ture slow-cooked tomato-sauced meatballs on garlic But being the go-getter that he is, Steve managed to Grumman Step Van. bread — to his phenomenal Betty Melt — an amaz- turn a negative into a positive. It was in terrible condition and reeked from the ing multi-cheese sandwich grilled on his one-of-a- “If nobody wants to hire me,” he thought, “then previous owner’s fi sh business. Nevertheless, Steve kind “Shotgun Betty” beer bread. I will!” saw its potential and was fortunate enough to have Of course, this operation didn’t just transpire So he pursued the food vending industry with his handy-dandy brother Frank in town at the time. over night. Back in New York, Steve was a jack-of- intentions on possibly running a hotdog cart in Frank was able to guide and assist his ambi- all-trades: a painter, a sculptor, a chef and a special downtown Raleigh. tious brother through all the rough patches and eff ects make-up artist with a day job. Steve did his research and inquired with the local together, along with the support from his wife and For nearly a decade Steve and his fi ancée Chris- zoning board. He advised them on how he wanted local friends, they built the truck that stands today. tina, a former student at East Carolina University, to include additional menu items on his hotdog Valentino’s Food Truck was born! But, where was he visited friends in Raleigh on a regular basis. Th ey fell cart, such as his homestyle Italian cuisine. Which going to park and serve? in love with the pleasant city and decided to move would have been a perfect idea, but the board had Being a beer enthusiast and a home brewer, Steve

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18 Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 stumbled upon the LoneRider Brewery, home of embraced his proposal. Th ey felt it was a suitable Valentino’s Food Truck eventually extended their the Shotgun Betty — a popular wheat beer with an addition to their establishment and they gave Steve services at Big Boss Brewery, where they serve lunch insignia modeled aft er the taproom’s charismatic a place to go on a weekly basis. On Th ursdays and and late-night dishes to the patrons on Fridays. bartender, Jackie. Fridays, Valentino’s Food Truck pulls up along side Steve has certainly developed a symbiotic rela- Just like an outlaw from the Old West, Steve their loading dock. Menus are placed at the bar, tionship between the breweries and his food truck. stepped over the threshold of the LoneRider and Steve fi res up the grill, and then he takes care of He even incorporates their beer in some of his reci- caused dead silence. He gazed upon the bewildered dinner from 5pm to 9pm. Ales for outlaws and food pes, such as LoneRider’s Shotgun Betty — the ingre- patrons, as their eyes locked on his presence. Th ey for foodies! dient that encompasses the “Betty Melt.” He cre- observed, as he slowly wandered to ates sauces and glazes with the beer, the bar, where Jackie courageously as well, and has been able to be very welcomed him. He ordered a beer, and creative with his cuisine. then had a thought for the bartender. In only a half year of business, Val- “I reckon you don’t serve food entino’s Food Truck has already made here, do ya, darlin’?” an impact on the Raleigh community, “Sorry, stranger,” Jackie replied. with numerous followers from not “But, you can bring food in.” only the breweries, but from a variety “Well, what if I told ya I wanted to of special events, as well. bring food and cook it here?” Steve manages his business with “What do you mean? Like a pride and, for the fi rst time in his life, barbecue?” strongly believes that he has found his “No, ma’am. Like a food truck.” calling. You can follow Steve and his Of course Jackie thought it was a meals-on-wheels by following Valen- brilliant idea, so she introduced Steve tinoTruck on Twitter. to the owners and they immediately Bon appetit!

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Cybill Shepherd to Appear in NC Theatre’s Hello, Dolly! Interviewed by Crash Gregg | Transcribed by Katrina Kempney

o llywood actress Cybill Shepherd Roisin Russell and Carol Lombard. Th ey’re strong will be starring as leading lady Dolly women—funny, sexy and beautiful. When I was GallagherH Levi in the upcoming North Carolina with Peter Bogdanovich, we would watch three Th eatre production ofHello, Dolly! which runs Sat- movies a night, so I really learned a lot by watch- urday, May 7 through Sunday, May 14 in Raleigh ing the greats in action. Memorial Auditorium in downtown Raleigh. Cybill transitioned from a successful modeling any secret talents or bad habits? (Laughing) I’m career to acting and became an overnight star in her cranky in the morning, unless someone brings me fi lm debut, Th e Last Picture Show. Her fi lm cred- my tea in bed, in which case I’m very happy. (Espe- its include Th e Heartbreak Kid, Taxi Driver, Daisy cially if it’s my boyfriend!) For a talent, I guess prob- Miller, and Chances Are, among others. She starred ably my knowledge of the camera and my under- in three television series including Th e Yellow Rose standing of fi lmmaking, having seen all these great and Moonlighting with Bruce Willis, which garnered movies and done so many movies. I’ve worked with her two Golden Globe and one Emmy nomination, a lot of great directors and it just rubs off on you. as well as the self-titled Cybill, for which she won a Golden Globe. Most recently, she has appeared on Do you have a favorite vacation spot? Memphis. It’s television series such as Th e L Word, Psych, *! My where I grew up and I love going back home. I Dad Says and No Ordinary Family. enjoy going to New York to see Broadway shows. “We are so excited to bring award-winning Oh, and London! Th e level of theatre production comedic actress, Cybill Shepherd, to North Caro- quality there is staggeringly high. I love visiting my lina Th eatre forHello, Dolly!” says NC Th eatre pro- children, too. ducer, Carolee Baxter. “Ms. Shepherd embodies the life again. We get to see her journey through a show invincible, passionate and contagiously humorous full of great songs, music and funny dialogue. What’s your favorite thing about Memphis? Th e Mis- Dolly Gallagher Levi. An expressive actress with sissippi River, walking downtown, the old build- a sultry voice and striking good looks, Cybill will Tell us a little about your family. I have three chil- ings, and seeing my family and friends. It’s just bring a new Dolly to life on our stage while still dren—Clementine, Arial, and Zac. Ariel and Zac been a great getaway place for me. being true to the spirit of the most famous med- are twins, and Zac’s graduation is coming up. I have dling matchmaker of all time.” a German shepherd and a tabby cat, and they’re Would there have been any other careers you might Visit www.nctheatre.com for more information about both old, about 14 I think. I’m so grateful every day have been passionate about? Opera singer. I began the show and to purchase tickets. they’re around. studying music in the choir at church and then I was in chorus in school. I started my formal sing- Which do you enjoy the most: TV, movies or Broadway? ing training in Memphis when I was 16, and later I I really love all the disciplines. Th e theatre is a par- actually studied opera in New York and in Rome. We had the pleasure of interviewing Cybill about ticular love of mine because I began my career as People tend to laugh when I tell them I sing opera, her upcoming show and learned a little about her a model and not a formally trained actor. Being in but I don’t mind because I don’t take myself too life, some of her favorite things, and what she front of a live audience is the most immediate ful- seriously. I really enjoy singing and opera is truly thinks of Memphis, Jimmy Stewart westerns and fi llment for an actor. I mean, you feel it every night, the hardest in that fi eld to accomplish. Velveeta. We’re looking forward to watching her the fun and exhilaration of making it fresh every performances here in Raleigh. time. I’m really excited about doing Hello Dolly! any words of wisdom or quotes that you live by? One Th ere’s a lot of musicals around, but not many of my favorites is a variation on a quote by Johann What drew you to Hello Dolly! and how do you relate to where every single number is great, every charac- von Goethe, “Whatever you want to do, or dream your character? I love doing theatre and I knew this ter’s funny and the orchestration is brilliant. It’s a you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power show was going to be great. When you’re part of a dream come true for me. and magic in it.” show, you get to share the music every night with the cast and audience. Th e main character Dolly is Do you have any favorite movies? All of John Ford’s What’s your favorite comfort food? Cheese! I love all sexy and funny and a woman in transition. I am movies, particularly Th e Searchers, Rio Grande kinds of cheese. When we grew up, all we could also in transition, so I certainly relate to this char- and of course Citizen Kane. I love the westerns aff ord was Velveeta and cheddar. I have to admit acter at this time in my life. For many years Dolly with Jimmy Stewart and screwball comedies, I still like my Velveeta every once in a while. I also was alone and then decides she wants to take part in especially the classics with Katharine Hepburn, love Southern cooking and soul food.

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David Mueller According to David Mueller’s self-description, I could eat rich people’s fancy sandwiches right in front of “I mix drinks and sing songs, though not at the same time.” their fat, frozen faces. What he leaves out is that he’s nice, attractive and as great a . What’s one good change you’ve seen in Raleigh since bartender as he is a musician. (He plays in Birds of Avalon you’ve been here? Indoor plumbing and an improved tele- and Heads on Sticks.) Oh, and he’s also smart — a BA in graph system. English Literature — and funny as hell. Which is probably . When were these good ol’ days about which people are why every woman in Raleigh has a crush on him. always talking? Th e Hyborian Age, pre-cataclysm. . What album is the best for driving down the highway with . In which decade would you have liked to live? Any pre- the windows down? Sometimes it’s cool to listen to Rush’s cataclysmic decade of the Hyborian Age. Power Windows while actually rolling down the windows, . Best movie you’ve seen lately? I’ve been enjoying old Buster but only if your ride has power windows because otherwise Keaton silents on You Tube. Th e General is a good one. who are you kidding? . What does Neptune’s bring to the downtown bar scene . Favorite cocktail to sip in spring? A Crimson at Nep- that other bars don’t? It’s really the only safe place to drink tunes — blood orange, raspberries, ginger beer, apple brandy in the city, if not the state or world. Who knows what might and spiced cider with Plymouths Gin. It’s light and refreshing. happen to you hanging around those other places. We’re . Who is the best (band) frontman, in your opinion? Man, the only bar where the staff will put their own lives on the nobody fronts me anything anymore. Th e trust is gone. line to keep you safe and breathing. I’ve heard other downtown bars will just . Do you remember you favorite book as a child? I couldn’t really read until leave you to die in the gutter like a dog. No wonder there’s always a line to get my early 20s, but as a kid I loved watching Hart to Hart with the sound all into Neptune’s! the way down while listening to Supertramp Live in Paris. Melissa can be reached for snooty comments about your neighbor’s plastic yard . If you were a superhero, what would be your super power? Freezing time so ﬂ amingos at [email protected].

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22 Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 From the kitchen bittycakes are Big on Flavor ———— by J.W. Lucas, photos by Crash Gregg ————

hen Kim Hammer decided to stop dab- Th e Raleigh native, who bears an old-school Pinch of cream of tartar bling in baking and open her own busi- heart tattoo that proclaims her love of butter on one ¾ cup sugar Wness, her goals were small. Literally. shoulder and a lush trail of strawberries on the other, 2 tbp. Dutch-process cocoa powder, sift ed “I’ve always loved making cupcakes, so bittycakes is not a product of culinary school. Her innate love 1 tbsp. coff ee liqueur was the perfect concept,” she explains over coff ee at of baking was little more than a hobby before the ⅓ cup almond fl our or ½ cup blanched almonds Café Helios, where regulars enjoy her handmade, arrival eight years ago of her son Max. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place paper baking seasonal and cleverly named baked goods. “People “I started thinking about every bite of food I fed cups in muffi n pan. If using blanched almonds here are really into good food and local ingredients, him, and it completely changed the way I look at instead of fl our, use a food processor to grind them so I can be really creative — even in winter when all I things,” she says earnestly. “I realized that if I really to a powder; set aside. Combined the butter and can think about is fresh strawberries.” wanted to feed him all natural, seasonal food, I had chocolate in a double boiler, or stainless steel bowl to do it myself. set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until the “Also, baking is my Zen. It teaches me patience,” mixture has almost completely melted, remove from she adds. “Th ere’s something about the quiet simple- the heat and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool. ness of it all. If more than a day goes by and I don’t Using a standing mixer with whisk attachment, bake, my hands get itchy. I’m miserable.” beat the egg yolks and ¼ cup of sugar on high speed With the help of a small business loan, Hammer for about 8 minutes. Th e eggs should become paler created bittycakes and started selling her baked goods in color and build to about four times their origi- four years ago at the Carrboro Farmer’s Market. nal size. With a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg Bittycakes originally focused exclusively on, well, yolk mixture into the chocolate mixture. Once these itty-bitty cakes, but Hammer said customers having are incorporated, slowly fold in the cocoa and coff ee been trending toward pie, scones and other confec- liqueur until combined smoothly. Next, sprinkle tions. “I love pie, so that’s fi ne with me,” Hammer says, almond fl our (or ground almonds) over the mixture noting her Nutty-as-Your-Ex/Sweet-as-Your-Grandma and again slowly fold in until fully incorporated. Pecan Pie is among her most requested slices. Using a clean bowl in your standing mixer, beat “Th e only ones who are sad about pie are my kids, egg whites with cream of tartar for about one minute, because I can’t deliver a pie missing a slice,” she laughs. or until soft peaks form. Add the remaining ½ cup Helios customers can follow her at www.twitter. sugar and beat for one minute more until medium com/bittycakes to get advance notice of what she’s peaks form. Stir ⅓ of egg white mixture into choco- baking for delivery to the shop. Fans also can place late mixture to lighten the batter. Th en fold in the catering or special orders there. remainder of egg whites until just barely incorpo- Hammer credits the time she spent living in New rated. Do not over-mix. York City for opening her eyes to extraor- Spoon the batter into cups. Bake for dinary fl avors and fueling her commit- about 40 minutes or until toothpick To answer my cooking challenge, Hammer dipped ment to use only the best ingredients. comes out clean (start checking aft er 35 into her stash of frozen local strawberries to create a “One month I chose to not pay my minutes). Cool completely in pan over Passover-friendly treat. She used them to whip up phone bill because I just had to have a wire rack. her signature buttercream frosting, which top her this lobster sandwich,” she remembers If you try Kim’s cupcakes at Helios fl awless fl ourless chocolate cupcakes. with a dreamy look in her eye. “It was they’ll most likely be topped with Th ough they would not pass rabbinical review, $35 and worth every bite.” her signature strawberry frosting. If these delights are sure to satisfy those of moderately you make them at home, you can try observant Jewish faith and anyone else who swoons bittycakes ﬂ ourless chocolate cupcakes strawberry or buttercream frosting, when they think about the luscious marriage of choc- Makes one dozen or simply dust with powdered sugar, olate and strawberries. While she graciously provided 12 tbsp. butter (1 ½ sticks) cocoa or a dollop of whipped cream. her recipe, she warned that they are technically tricky 5 oz. bittersweet chocolate, at least J.W. Lucas blogs at Eating My Words at and a bit costly, given the fi ne chocolate and other 60% dark Kim’s tattoo design, www.eatingmywords-jwl.blogspot.com ingredients. “I enjoy making these, and we’ll have 4 egg yolks artwork and photo by where you can ﬁ nd more great recipes and foodie info galore. You can also send her an 5 egg whites Errol Engelbrecht of Blue them at Helios during Passover for just $3” she states. Flame Tattoo email to [email protected].

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Local Gallery News by Max Halperen

Americans, the show of 31 African Americans Jemimas and banjo players — but are For Ligon, language can become 30 currently at the North Carolina Museum just as ferocious and as ambiguous. “a physical thing, something that of Art, raises a fundamental question — what is Witness Th e Sphinx Speaks. From has real weight and force to it.” the function or point of a work of art (whether by a vaguely negroid Sphinx at the top of Ironically, the weight and force Botticelli or Basquiat, James McNeill Whistler or the canvas, a red darkness billows down may reveal themselves when the Carrie Mae Weems) — to cover a bare spot above a one side, enfolding images of a reader, language — borrowed from Afri- sofa with a lovely sundown, or break into mind and several leering women and a mocking can American writers and his- body with unlikely thoughts and feelings and in the death’s head. Lurid reds, pinks, yel- torical fi gures — is erased under process, perhaps, acquire a new skin? lows, greens, purples fi ll the other half, the weight of mixed media, as Th ere are familiar names enough here: Basquiat, where a wide lipped, cigar-chomping it is in the large canvas Stranger Weems, Robert Colescott, Barkley Hendricks, Glen Black listens to a tiny White fi gurine 2: acrylic, silkscreen, gesso, Ligon, Kara Walker. Since it is drawn from a private and stares at a recumbent Black listen- oil stick — and coal dust. Mixed source — the Rubell Family Collection — it is not ing to a light-skinned woman (her hair media do not erase but rather echoing the red darkness). In whose delightfully undercut the self in eye, from whose mouth, do the stereo- Jeff Sonhouse’sExhibit A: Cardinal types emerge to be created by Whites Nick Cave, Soundsuit, 2, Francis Arinze, turning the Black and, perhaps, accepted by Blacks. fabric, ﬁ berglass, and metal, Cardinal, otherwise imposing in H. 2 x W. 6 x D. 2 in. Celebrative and mysterious are Nick ruBell FaMilY ColleCtion, MiaMi, © 2010 niCK CaVe stance and size, into something Cave’s looming Soundsuits, sculptures of a grotesque. Th e miter is deco- almost entirely covered by armatures and fi ber- rated with matchsticks, the necklace holds charcoal glass, sporting bright plastic blossoms and leaves, briquettes, the head seems to be encased in a black fountains of colored human hair, fl oral patterns. and red domino. Since the wearer’s head and most of his body would Identity can also, of course, be asserted, as it disappear inside a suit, identity disappears. “When is in Barkley Hendricks’ striking Noir, a portrait I was inside a suit,” Cave once said, “you couldn’t of a thoroughly self-possessed African American tell if I was a woman or man; if I was black, red, whose head and feet press against the upper and green or orange; from Haiti or South Africa. I was lower edges of the canvas, his fi gure outlined on a no longer Nick. I was a shaman of sorts.” background of monochrome yellow. Th e sense of Some Soundsuits have been used in dances sug- power in Hendricks’ fi gure resides in the individ- gestive of African rituals, with bright hair rustling ual, but in Kehinde Wiley’s massive portraits it is Robert Colescott, intended to survey the entire fi eld of contemporary or armatures clanking. Cave even hopes to cho- borrowed from others. Wiley fi nds the young men Pygmalion, reograph an ambitious performance by 90 dancers , acrylic on African-American art, and everyone will have his he paints in the streets and has them pose as they canvas,  x  in. own favorites who are not represented. wearing Soundsuits. might appear in a work by a Renaissance master. ruBell FaMilY ColleCtion, MiaMi, © 2010 roBert ColesCott But quibbles aside, this is a spectacular exhibi- Far less celebrative is a Weems series of mono- Th us hisEquestrian Portrait of the Count Duke Oli- tion, merging older and younger artists moving in chromatic red prints of black men and women vares is theoretically aft er a painting by Velasquez, the streams of modern and post-modern art — fi g- covered by texts that suggest a loss of individual but anyone familiar with the original knows the urative, abstract, minimalist, conceptual, perfor- being. In front of one image Weems has etched, enormous number of liberties, some of them howl- mance. As we might expect, they confront the “You Became Mammie, Mama, Mother & Th en, ingly funny, that Wiley has taken, liberties that viewer with questions of identity, power and racial Yes, Confi dante,” the stock roles a undercut both his own work and history (all either asserted or erased). Black woman may play in fi lms or that of the Spanish court painter. Th e dean of African American painters when he in the eyes of an outsider. Given I had a number of additional died two years ago, Robert Colescott represented the recent history of racist “sci- ecstasies to record about Kara the United States at the 1997 Venice Biennale, the ence,” the text over another woman Walker’s long wall of silhouettes fi rst African American to do so. Colescott was an has particular resonance: “You raining ironies in all directions, equal-opportunity painter whose garish color and Became A Scientifi c Profi le.” Over Iona Brown’s portrait of a Japanese equally garish images of black men and women the print of a male: “An Anthropo- geisha, both subtle and colorful may off end everyone regardless of race or gender. logical Subject.” in its ethnic mixture, Wangechi Th e examples at the museum are slightly more Using only the conventional tools Mutu’s coruscating abstracts, enigmatic than his most famous painting, George of the conceptual artist — words on and Hank Willis Th omas’ biting Washington Carver Crossing the Delaware: Page a canvas or in neon — Glen Ligon Kehinde Wiley, Equestrian Portrait photo-collage Priceless. of the Count Duke Olivares, 2, from an American History Textbook, with Carver can make the individual disap- oil on canvas,  x  in. Max can be reached for comment at standing tall, accompanied by black cooks, Aunt pear when his words disappear. ruBell FaMilY ColleCtion, MiaMi,© 2010 KeHinDe wileY [email protected].

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1QUeSTiONS with David Crabtree

Written by Susan Ramsay | Interview and photo by Crash Gregg

f you’ve lived in Raleigh long, there’s probably perspective on life: “I learned so much from the Did you have ever have a nickname growing one familiar voice that comes to mind when people of the Middle East, watching individuals 9 up? It was Crabber, for obvious reasons. When you think of local news. Whether it’s rever- of all diff erent religions learning to get along and you’re a kid, your friends are always making beratingI through your radio or echoing from show respect even though they didn’t like each nicknames from whatever is easiest. your TV, David Crabtree’s confi dent and assur- other. It made a huge impression on me. You learn ing voice is one we all know and love. David is a that you can’t take yourself too seriously. Take news anchor and reporter for WRAL-TV, where your work seriously, but not yourself. Realizing the he’s been delivering the breaking news stories that world doesn’t revolve around you opens you up shape our daily lives for the past 17 years. to seeing the value in everyone. Being a reporter David grew up just outside Nashville, Tennes- doesn’t make you any diff erent from everybody see, and always dreamed of working in radio. He else. We’re just here to deliver the news.” got his fi rst radio gig when he was 17, but once he graduated from Middle Tennessee State Univer- Who are your favorite reporters? I really sity he decided to pursue law and took jobs work- 1 admire David Brinkley, Brian Williams and ing in state government. All the while, he contin- Joe Scarborough. ued to have a fascination with radio and at age 32, he fi nally decided to follow his dream. “I found a What would your career path been if not for news director in Nashville that gave me a chance, 2 TV? I might have ended up being an Episcopal and I’ve been doing it ever since,” he says. David priest. has had a fascinating career to say the least. He Do you have any children? took a time off to work on documentaries, lived I have two beautiful in the Middle East for a year, and fi nally came to 3 daughters and one grandchild whom I love. WRAL in 1994. What’s your Favorite movie? I’d have to agree David has seen a lot over the course of his career. with Jim Goodmon and say Th e Sound of One of his most memorable assignments was cov- 4 Music. ering Mother Th eresa’s funeral. “I saw poverty in a way I’ve never seen it before; women and dogs Do you have any secret talents most people competing for daily sustenance,” he recalls. He’ll don’t know about you? Believe it or not, I really also never forget covering a local police chase in 5 enjoy playing the drums. 2002. A man had taken his estranged wife hostage and it turned into a high stress police chase that any bad habits? Th at’s a hard one. I’d have to traveled all the way into Southern Virginia. David 6 say watching way too much Law and Order. explained, “You knew how the story was going to end, and it made you sick, but it’s your job to What’s your favorite comfort food? Now that’s What would you like to see happen in facilitate for the viewer and keep everyone else on an easy one. It’s got to be peanut butter. I eat 7 downtown? the interstate safe. I’ve never been as tired emo- it every day! 10 Th ere’s more energy down here tionally as I was at the end of that day.” than people realize. We just need to make it home For his steadfast duty to his post, David has Would you say you’re an early bird or a night and build a sense of community that can sustain our become quite the local celebrity — but he doesn’t 8 owl? I’m an early bird since I phone in a businesses. I think Raleigh can be just dynamite. let it go to his head. His time in the Middle East morning radio show for WRAL Mix 101.5 from Susan can be reached at [email protected]. helped shape David’s character and his unique home.

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Local Music Review Brent Jordan The Mercators th’ Bullfrog album: Blue. shout. Blind. album: the Mercators album: stealin’ gasoline genre: americana/Folk rock/indie genre: rock genre: americana/Blues/Folk www.myspace.com/brentjordanmusic theMercators.com www.myspace.com/thbullfrogwillardmcghee

————— — — ——— ————— ach month we look at three local Ebands within a wide range of Chances are if you’ve ever ran across Th e Mercators blend elements of blues, If you’re looking for true Americana, music types, from rock to reggae, Brent Jordan, his guitar was pretty close southern-twang and good ol’ rock and roll look no further than th’ Bullfrog. Willard country to classic. You won’t fi nd by. Born with music hardwired into his to form one great foot-tapping band whose McGhee, aka “th’ Bullfrog,” has home- any negative or bad reviews here, genes, this singer/songwriter knows songs stay with you long aft er you listen to grown authentic sound that refl ects not just bands worth hearing in your how to wow even the toughest of crit- them. Band members Eric Doyle (drums), only his own diverse past, but also his favorite local music hangout. Enjoy ics. In keeping with his roots, Jordan’s Will Foy (bass, background vocals), studies in the 19th century migrations of the reviews, check out the bands music has a classic Southern charm that Roberto Morales (lead guitar), and Todd music in the Eastern U.S. and their infl u- when they’re in town and be sure to you’d expect from any true Carolina boy. Warner (guitar, lead vocals) merged their ence on 20th century music. Aft er being mention you read about them in the According to some critics, his voice has musical backgrounds to create the unique forced out of New Orleans in the wake of Downtowner Magazine Deep South even been known to “bring people out style present in their self-titled album, Th e Katrina, th’ Bullfrog made his way to NC, Local Music Review. of their seats and sing girls right out of Mercators, released in 2010. bought half of a restaurant on Hillsbor- their clothes.” Now I don’t know about Based in Durham, NC, Th e Mercators ough street, and Raleigh gained one of the ————— the last part, but it’s undeniable that he’s formed in early 2008 and appropriately most talented blues musicians around. Th ’ Th e Deep South Local a tremendously talented singer. Jordan’s classify themselves as garage, rock and Bullfrog has been performing and show- Music Review is writ- track “Th rift Store T-Shirt” has even been roots music, a description that encom- casing his phenomenal fi nger-picking ten by Dave Rose. featured on NBC’s Scrubs. passes their raw garage band sound, the skills around the Triangle ever since. Dave is the co-founder Brent Jordan is currently residing southern twang present both instrumen- Personally, he’s one of my favorite art- and co-owner of Deep in Raleigh where he continues to draw tally and vocally, and the bluesy under- ists in this area. When I have the freedom South Entertainment. Formed in , Deep inspiration for his music from the south tones that drive the entire album from to listen to anything I want, th’ Bullfrog is South Entertainment is a record label, and from his most recent love, his daugh- beginning to end. But, they fail to address right up my alley. artist management company and concert ter. Mark your calendars for April 22 for that this isn’t just your kid brother’s garage Th ese days, when th’ Bullfrog isn’t per- event production company with offi ces in Jordan’s opening performance for Parma- band, your dad’s favorite Texas twang forming he is on the board of the Triangle Raleigh, North Carolina and Nashville, lee at Deep South the Bar in Raleigh. You album, or your average classic southern Blues Society and just recently released Tennessee. Th eir latest addition to downtown Raleigh is Deep South — Th e Bar. can hear fi nd out more about his music at blues band, but rather a perfect mixture a new record with fellow blues local Tad www.myspace.com/brentjordanmusic. I of the best elements of all. Walters. Visit his website to hear more recommend you start with the aforemen- For more information about Th e Mer- from th’ Bullfrog? His latest CD Stealin’ tioned “Th rift Store T-Shirt.” His latest cators, visit them online at www.themer- Gasoline is available at CDBaby.com. album Blue. Shout. Blind. is available at cators.com and be sure check out their CD Baby. latest self-titled album. Once you get a taste of this band, you’ll be more than ready for another round. Tingl’s Otr Wm, In. assisting with life’s little demands Find Us On 919.523.3633 Facebook Svc business, bookkeeping, housekeeping, organization, event planning, pet sitting, errands & more www.otherwomannc.com

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Dear Reader, It’s spring time and the Downtown Raleigh Alliance is excited to present two of our featured annual events, the Raleigh Downtown Farmers Market and the Downtown Raleigh Home Tour. (You can read more about the Farmers Market in this issue on page 10.) Looking ahead to May, save the date for the Downtown Raleigh Home Tour scheduled on Saturday, May 21, 10am–6pm. Th is self guided home tour is a great way for casual browsers and serious buyers to explore the variety of housing options and lifestyles in downtown. You are invited to experience the ambience, convenience and benefi ts of urban living. Attendees will gain an appreciation for downtown’s walkable and animated streetscape, its fi rst-class arts and cultural venues and the medley of independently-owned restaurants and unique retail shops. For more tour information, including volunteer opportunities, incentives and to purchase a pass to the tour, visit www.DowntownRaleighHomeTour.com. You will fi nd a convenient calendar of downtown events scheduled during the upcoming months and information about parking, maps, and the free R-LINE circulator bus at www.YouRHere.com. Please enjoy this issue of the Downtowner Magazine.

David Diaz President and CEO, Downtown Raleigh Alliance, www.YouRHere.com

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Renewing New Bern avenue — Raleigh’s eastern gateway

by Martin Stankus and Dhanya Sandeep, Department of City Planning

ew Bern Avenue was designed as the ceremo- with Western Boulevard, alternative east-west con- walkability, transit alternatives, crime prevention, Nnial eastern gateway to the State Capital by Wil- nections were created and New Bern lost some of up-fi tting commercial uses, preserving historical sig- liam Christmas in his 1792 Plan for Raleigh. In the its importance. Today the corridor looks worn, nifi cance, and enhancing inter-connectivity between original plan, New Bern Avenue ended at East Street. with aging landscaping and poorly maintained and land uses. Th e meeting feedback affi rmed the issues As Raleigh grew, New Bern Avenue was extended to vacant commercial sites, and out of step with cur- and opportunities identifi ed within the corridor and Tarboro Road, and from there the old road to the rent transportation needs, with discontinuous side- highlighted community perceptions regarding a lack City of New Bern followed what is now Poole Road. walks, diffi cult pedestrian crossings and inadequate of upkeep and maintenance. Th e City has commit- Following the founding of Saint Augustine’s Col- bus stop amenities. ted to address these issues immediately. Overgrown lege in 1867, and into the early 1900s, several resi- Despite its fading glory, New Bern Avenue is shrubs and trees on pedestrian paths have already dential neighborhoods formed north of New Bern uniquely positioned for revitalization as a ceremo- been trimmed down and abandoned temporary Avenue, including the Idlewild and College Park nial eastern gateway based on its direct connection signs removed. neighborhoods, separated by Tarboro Road. Early to Downtown from the east, terminal vista of the homeowners typically included faculty, staff and stu- State Capital building, historic and cultural signifi - dents who had a strong relationship with the college cance, and status as the most heavily travelled tran- and wanted to live close by this cultural and social sit corridor in Raleigh. Support from community center of activity. advocates encouraged City Council to prioritize As Raleigh grew, New Bern Avenue was extended New Bern Avenue for a corridor study. Th e New further to the east. Some speculate that Clarence Bern Avenue corridor study explores revitalization Poe, a civic leader and editor of the Progressive opportunities and recognizes the cultural history of Farmer, infl uenced the rerouting of Raleigh’s eastern communities adjacent to the corridor. gateway through his property. Th is new road (New Th e fi rst community kick-off meeting was held Bern Avenue) would serve as the main axis of his on December 2, 2010. Th e kick-off meeting attracted Longview Gardens housing development that was more than 125 participants all eager to share their Th e ﬁ rst community meeting attracted over 2 participants. being designed by the renowned landscape architect ideas and vision for the renewal of the corridor. As Charles F. Gillette. In 1940, while the state was wid- one attendee, Octavia Rainey, refl ected, “What I A second public workshop was held on March 3, ening New Bern Avenue, Poe donated land to create liked most about the kick-off meeting was the over- 2011, attracting more than 58 participants who enthu- a wide median in the center of the road so that the all positive energy created by the discussions at each siastically shared their design ideas. highway became a parkway and complemented the table and the general positive attitude eluded by the Despite ongoing issues and constraints, the New Longview Gardens development. attendees. It’s exciting to see that everyone is on the Bern Corridor is poised for renewal. As one partici- Up until 1978, US Highway 64 was synonymous board to work with each other towards a common pant said, “Th e meeting is a great start to an in-depth with New Bern Avenue. With the completion of the vision for a renewed New Bern gateway corridor.” conversation about this area and its future.” Beltline, which assumed the US 64 designation, and Feedback highlighted the need for improving the For more information, visit their website at the connection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard appearance, streetscape, pedestrian circulation and www.raleighnc.gov/planning.

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May is National Transportation Month Assembly. Th omas Hogg, a street used again, but Th e Raleigh n the late 19th century, Raleigh was quickly engineer, revamped the idea and, Electric Company saved the growing and new forms of transportation once approved, hired Texans J.F. trolleys and extended the lines I were needed to serve the city’s popula- Scoot and G.M. Snodgrass to to Hargett Street. By 1911 the tion and to attract visitors to the maturing develop his plans. tracks stretched all the way metropolis. Streetcars, dubbed by the citi- Th e system debuted Decem- north to the Carolina Country zens as Raleigh’s Horse Railroad, were the ber 25, 1886, and a grand pro- Club on Glenwood Avenue. businessman’s answer to the budding public cessional of the new streetcars Th e most special car that the transportation market. Th ough the company was led by Raleigh’s mayor who Trolley on the corner of company owned was named experienced several pitfalls, trolleys became stood at the front of the fi rst car. Fayetteville Street in  the Electric Diamond. Its trol- PHotos CourtesY raleigH CitY MuseuM immensely popular modes of transportation People fl ocked to the streets just ley poles, roof and edges were among the Raleigh citizens and even inspired to see the trolleys being pulled by mules up decorated with bright, incandescent lights. further development of the city of Raleigh. and down the four-mile route. With everyone It became a special treat for citizens to hire so excited, it became clear on that Christmas the car for a trolley party, which included a aft ernoon that the Raleigh Streetcar Com- private trip to Pullen Park for a moonlight pany would be a great success. picnic. Th e trolley’s route also visited Brook- Th ough the mules were replaced by side Park, which opened in 1888 and later, horses shortly aft er, the biggest change took Bloomsbury Park, the company’s crowning place when electricity was introduced to the jewel opening on the Fourth of July in 1912. city. Raleigh’s fi rst electric lights were turned Th is remarkable 100-acre park was located at on in 1885, and by 1889, the streetcar com- the northern end of Glenwood Avenue and pany was given permission to use electricity hosted a carousel, dance pavilion, boating to power their cars. Initially the company pond, penny arcade, and a roller coaster that made a contract with the Edison General was three miles long. Electric Company of New Orleans to install Due to the eff orts and inventive meth- overhead wires and poles on the roofs of the ods of the Raleigh Street Car Company, the car; however, several problems were experi- streetcars remained a beloved Raleigh icon enced and all the equipment was removed for many years, providing a much-needed in March 1891. yet fun and exciting form of public transpor- Fortunately, investors from Baltimore tation. To this day, there are still a few of the Passengers Th e idea of introducing Raleigh to the helped Raleigh’s local businessmen develop trolley electric poles inconspicuously jutting aboard the streetcar was fi rst suggested by General Phi- a new electric system, which opened Sep- from buildings scattered about downtown. horse-drawn Raleigh lemon Hawkings. He proposed that a street tember 1, 1891. It ran along Hillsborough Railway railway would be helpful during the con- and Fayetteville Streets and ride fare was fi ve Th e Raleigh City Museum is located at 22 struction of the courthouse as it could haul cents. Th at wasn’t the end of the company’s Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh and is open from am–pm Tuesday through Friday, stone and other building materials to the site. troubles though, and between 1893 and 1898 and pm–pm on Saturdays. If you have any It wasn’t until 1881, however, when the street- the company changed hands several times. questions, please call .2. or visit car was offi cially considered by the General Many feared that horses would need to be www.raleighcitymuseum.org.

30 Raleigh DOWNTOWNeR MagaziNe | Downtown raleigH’s PreMier MontHlY | VoluMe 7, issue 4 May 6-7 (Fri-Sat) Blues in the Night presented by the nC symphony. Meymandi Concert Hall. For tickets, visit www.ncsymphony.org or call 919.733.2750. Performing Arts everything you & Events calendar May 13-14 (Fri-Sat) everything you Composer Portraits: Mahler. grant llewellyn takes needneed toto knowknow toto center stage to offer his insights and excerpts of one of Attend the Chick- l-A Leadercast on May 6, 2011 and music’s greatest composers. Meymandi Concert Hall. For tickets, visit www.ncsymphony.org or call 919.733.2750. live, work and play learn from the world’s most in uential leadership voices. May 6-22 inin youryour communitycommunity Sir Ken Robinson Frans Johansson Sideways Stories from Wayside School. there was a bit of an error made in the construction of wayside Mack Brown Erin Gruwell school. instead of making thirty classrooms side by side, Dan Cathy National Seth Godin it was built one classroom on top of another, thirty stories Event info Speakers Brought to you by Capital Bank and its commit- high…except for the 19th ﬂ oor which seems to have been Suzy Welch Muhtar Kent forgotten. strange encounters and skewed adventures. Specials Robin Roberts Dave Ramsey ment to the performing arts and artists in Raleigh. Presented by raleigh little theatre at the rlt sutton Main .. | www.capitalbank-us.com stage theatre. tickets can be purchased online at www. Coupons John C. Maxwell raleighlittletheatre.org or by calling the rlt Box offi ce at 919-821-3111. April 8-24 Local The last Night of Ballyhoo. a romantic comedy drama nd them all at Community from alfred uhry author of “Driving Miss Daisy”. it’s May 6 (Fri) December of 1939 and “gone with the wind” storms the First Friday in downtown is one of raleigh’s most popu- Paul Holmes - New York Life Leaders silver screen and is in town for its world premiere. Pre- lar evening escapes and is a great fun-fi lled self-guided sented by raleigh little theatre at the rlt sutton Main tour to raleigh’s exciting art, music and dining scene. on Gilbert Pagan - Lease a Sales Rep., LLC stage theatre. tickets can be purchased online at www. the fi rst Friday of every month. galleries, live music and raleighlittletheatre.org or by calling the rlt Box offi ce at culinary delights abound. experience art in all the down- Dr. Debbie Reno - Gen. Hugh Shelton Leadership Center 919-821-3111. town districts. use the r-line for convenience! April 21 (Thur) May 7-15 Bill Maher. For the last fi fteen years, Bill Maher has Cybil Shepherd stars in hello Dolly! presented by Register Group Rate set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go the nC theatre. Bring your family along on a whirlwind on american television. First on “Politically incorrect” race around new York at the turn of the twentieth century, Today! (Per person for ≥ 3) : $75 (Comedy Central, aBC, 1993-2002), and for the last as we follow the adventures of america’s most beloved Individual Rate : $95 seven years on HBo’s “real time,” Maher’s combination matchmaker. Hello, Dolly! is an elegant classic, full of of unﬂ inching honesty and big laughs have garnered him memorable songs including Put on Your sunday Clothes, http://music4hopechick laleadercast.eventbrite.com/ twenty-one emmy nominations. at Memorial auditorium. Before the Parade Passes By, and it only takes a Moment. Call 919.831.6060 or visit www.broadwayseriessouth.com every generation is sure to enjoy this lavish production for tickets. at raleigh Memorial auditorium. For ticket sales call CONTACT 919.831.6941 or visit www.nctheatre.com. Christina Blandi–James [email protected] April 29 (Fri) 919.796.5704 Shakespeare in Music presented by the nC symphony. (If you would like to have your downtown Raleigh events Meymandi Concert Hall. For tickets, visit www.ncsym- listed, please email to [email protected]. goLiveWorkPlay.com phony.org or call 919.733.2750. Space is limited, but we will try.)

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